Porch pirates in Texas might want to think twice before taking someone's mail.Stealing mail and packages in Texas will become a felony offense beginning in September.Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill into law this month, according to reports.The law applies to any sealed item that is addressed to someone, which includes mail and packages, KFDM-TV reported.The punishment increases in severity depending on how many people are victimized.An individual who takes mail or packages from more than 50 people would face a first-degree felony.Thieves who are convicted also face anywhere from 180 days to 10 years in prison, and fines from $4,000 to $10,000, according to reports.Related video: Man returns package with diabetes medicine that his son took with apology written on the box: